Mourners lay flowers as a show of respect, love and support for those killed in the Sri Lanka terror attacks. PHOTO: Emilie Baxter

Sri Lanka terror attack shockwaves continue to be felt in Melbourne

VIDEO NEWS PACKAGE BY EMILIE BAXTER ARTICLE BY NISHANT KULKARNI The outpouring of grief for the hundreds of lives lost in the Sri Lanka terror attacks has continued in Melbourne. The shockwaves of the coordinated Easter Sunday suicide bombings...

“Actions are going to be taken by the state parliament to show support as well.

“We will do a condolence motion for Sri Lanka and will continue to support our community here in Melbourne.”

Liberal MP Craig Ondarchie pays his respects. PHOTO: Nishant Kulkarni

The suicide bombers targeted catholic churches and public places in the cities of Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa.

The initial death toll of 359 was later revised to 253 after authorities realised the bodies had been miscounted. Around 500 people were injured.

Police have arrested more than 100 suspects including the alleged coordinator of the attacks, Zahran Hashim.

A statement released by Sri Lanka's tourism department said the country remained a safe tourist destination.

“There is no place for terrorism of any kind in Sri Lanka and whoever that is responsible for the Easter Sunday violence will be hunted down and punished in the strongest possible manner,” the statement read.

“Sri Lanka is a proudly diverse nation which celebrates its multicultural nature and it will do everything in power to maintain peace that Sri Lankans have cherished.”